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With a Second Degree from the Carey Business School, I can expand my business network and international experience and enhance my resume significantly.

The Carey Business School Second Degree allows you to obtain a second MS degree in 2 semesters or an MBA degree in 3 semesters. Benefits of the Second Degree: • Build your expertise and expand your business knowledge in a complementary new area• Strengthen and improve your academic credentials • Differentiate yourself from other highly qualified candidates in a competitive marketplace • Create a larger network within Johns Hopkins University• Expand your time to build your network within the United States

Carey Business School master’s students are eligible based on the following criteria:• First degree must be completed between May 2014 and August 2015• Carey students must be in good academic standing, 3.0 GPA or better • Online application must be submitted by April 1, 2015

What are the admissions requirements for the degree?• Completion of Second Degree application (no application fee)• New personal essay (maximum 500 words) Please do not use the same essay from your original Carey application.

• Updated resume• Carey Business School transcript• Admissions interview requirement is waivedNote: Any current student who was conditionally admitted to Carey must complete their conditional requirements as noted in their admission letter (such as submission of final transcripts with degree conferred) or credential evaluation showing equivalency of a U.S. bachelor’s degree.

Second Degree application deadline is April 1, 2015.

Admissions decisions will be made by April 19, 2015.

Johns Hopkins Carey Business School Second Degree

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Frequently Asked QuestionsAdmissions QuestionsWhen can I start my Second Degree?If you select an MS program as your Second Degree, the SecondDegree starts in Fall 2015. If you select the MBA as your SecondDegree, you can start in Fall 2015 or Spring 2016. How long will it take me to get a Second Degree?Current MS students who wish to obtain a second MS degree, will complete a minimum of 24 credits over two semesters. Current MS students who wish to obtain the Second Degree as an MBA degree, will complete a minimum of 36 credits over three semesters. Current MBA students who wish to obtain a second graduate degree will complete a minimum of 18 credits over two semesters. What happens if I apply and am accepted but for some reason cannot complete my first master’s program by August 2015? All interested students must apply by April 1, 2015. Your admission decision will be conditional pending successful completion of your first master’s degree at the Carey Business School. If the conditions of your admission are not met within the stated time frame within your admission offer, the admission will be rescinded and no longer valid. Can I defer admission to the Second Degree? For this specially offered Second Degree intended only for current Carey Business School students, a deferral option is not available. To ensure offered tuition and availability of courses, admitted students must enroll in Fall 2015 or Spring 2016. Is the Second Degree a full-time or part-time program?The Second Degree is offered in a full-time format only. We offer this opportunity for you to pursue a second degree in an intensive format, allowing you to graduate in May 2016 or August 2016 (depending on the program choice).

In order to meet the requirements of an F-1 visa, international studentsshould apply to the full-time Second Degree. In AY, what program do I choose? Choose Second Degree as the program format. How many students will be admitted to the Second Degree? We expect to have one cohort of MBA Second Degree students, with 20-40 students in a cohort, and one cohort of MS in Enterprise Risk Management Second Degree students, with 20-40 students in a cohort. If there are other students who wish to pursue other MS programs, they will join the existing cohorts of MS full-time programs.

Program-related QuestionsI will complete my MS in Finance degree in summer 2015. Can I pursue an MBA with a concentration in Finance?You cannot pursue the MBA concentration in the same area as your MSdegree (first degree). You will be able to pursue an MBA concentration that is different from your MS degree. For example, if you complete an MS in Finance, you can pursue an MBA with a concentration in Enterprise Risk Management, Health Care Management, or other areas. In which location will the program be offered? The Second Degree has programs offered in both Baltimore and Washington, D.C. See chart below.

What is the program curriculum? The program curriculum is specific for each program. Please check with your advisor. Will all classes be offered during the day?Most of the classes, including required courses, will be offered during the day. Some elective courses will be offered in the evening or on Saturday. Are classes offered during Winter Intersession?There will be no classes scheduled during Winter Intersession. Students working on their MS Second Degree will complete the program in two semesters: Fall 2015 and Spring 2016. Students working on their MBA Second Degree will complete it in 3 semesters: Fall 2015; Spring 2016, and Summer 2016. Can I transfer to the part-time program for any reason after I have started the program? Students must complete the program according to the curriculum of the Second Degree to which they have been admitted.

Harbor East, Baltimore

MBA

MS in Health Care Management

MS in Marketing

MS in Finance

Washington, D.C.

MS in Enterprise Risk Management

MS in Real Estate and Infrastructure

MS in Finance

Will there be a break between completing the FirstDegree and the start of the Second Degree? Current MS full-time students are expected to complete their MS program in early August 2015.

If you select an MS program as your Second Degree, the Second Degree program starts August 17, 2015 (the start date for the Fall 2015 semester).

If you select the MBA as your Second Degree, you can start in Fall 2015 or Spring 2016. For students pursuing the Second Degree MBA option, a Spring 2016 start date allows students to pursue and gain work experience through an internship. May I complete the program in a shorter period than outlined in the program plan?A full-time course load is required to complete the second degree in the condensed time frame. The MS Second Degree program will be completed in two semesters. The MBA Second Degree program is scheduled to be completed in three semesters. Students will work in cohorts and will be expected to take the courses as outlined in the program curriculum. If I take a similar course at the School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS), the School of Public Health, or the School of Engineering, can the credits count toward my Second Degree? For students applying for the MBA, it is possible to take up to four credits at another Johns Hopkins University school; however, courses must be approved by faculty prior to enrollment. For complete transfer credit policy, please see the academic catalog.

MS students will follow the curriculum for the Second Degree MSprogram as outlined in the program plan. Students do not have an option of taking credits at another Johns Hopkins school. If I am accepted and enroll in the program, will I graduate twice or only once? Will I get one diploma or two diplomas?You will receive your diploma for your first master’s degree and graduate upon successful completion of the degree requirements. You will then pursue your Second Degree and you will receive the second diploma and graduate separately, upon successful completion of your Second Degree.

May I switch from one Second Degree to another Second Degree after one term if I realize it is not a good fit for me? In the MS programs, students will not have an option to switch to another program because most of the courses in the Second Degree are program-specific courses.

In the MBA Second Degree, switching to another concentration may be possible, before taking the elective courses.

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Career Development QuestionsHow will the Second Degree help my career?Pursuing and completing the Second Degree can help your career in many ways.

• Spending an additional academic year at Carey gives you the opportunity to continue networking; master your job-searching skills (interviewing, giving elevator pitches, drafting cover letters, and following-up with employers); and access to the numerous resources the school provides.

• The Second Degree program can also give you the opportunity to further specialize and tailor your education to a particular industry (i.e. Health Care Management, Enterprise Risk Management, or Finance).

• Showing a commitment to an industry or focus area demonstrates to an employer that you are committed to a distinct career path and are dedicated to that path for the long term. Do employers look favorably at job candidates with two master’s degrees? Yes. Additional education and specialization is always a plus to employers. Beginning your career with a more robust background in business is always attractive to employers when making hiring decisions. Also, having two degrees allows you to broaden your job search and provides access to a greater pool of employers. What type of career development will I receive in the Second Degree? The Career Development Office offers unlimited access to career services options for all Second Degree students. You will not be limited on the number of appointments and those appointments will not have a time cap. The program gives you entrée to one-on-one counseling concerning general career path, resume review, cover letter drafting, and mock interviews.

I am an international student. Will I be able to use myOPT after completing my first master’s degree?If you have successfully completed your first degree in summer 2015 and are admitted to the program, you will start your second degree in Fall 2015. In this case, you will not use your OPT after the end of the first degree program.

You will be qualified for the OPT after successful completion of the second program. Details of OPT can be discussed with International Student Services.

If you select the MBA as your Second Degree, you can start inFall 2015 or Spring 2016. For students pursuing the Second Degree MBA option, a Spring 2016 start date allows students to pursue and gain work experience through an internship. If you choose this option, you will use a portion of your OPT and you must work with International Student Services to outline your plan when makingyour OPT application.

Will I gain work experience?While the Second Degree does not offer work experience, studentswho pursue the Second Degree MBA may enroll in Spring 2016, giving them time to participate in an internship in Fall 2015.

Student Accounts and Financial Aid QuestionsWhat is the tuition for the Second Degree Option?

*reflects AY 2014-2015 tuition

Are there any scholarships for students choosing the Second Degree Option? The current Second Degree tuition is already reduced due to the cross-counting of select credits from the first degree. As a result, further scholarships are not currently available.

Contact Information

MS student pursuing second MS degree

A minimum of 24 credits

$38,000

MS student pursuing MBA second degree

A minimum of 36 credits

$56,000

MBA student pursuing MS second degree

A minimum of 18 credits

$28,000

Mingxin (Victoria) Jin MS in Finance 2014 MS Real Estate and Infrastructure 2015

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With a Second Degree from the Carey Business School, I can expand my business network and international experience and enhance my resume significantly.

For more information, email carey.info@jhu.edu

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